Japan is divided into 'areas' which are further divided into prefectures (roughly states or counties).
Click on 'search by area' to be taken to a map of areas and prefectures from where you may narrow your search.

To search by keyword simply add the words you are searching for e.g. Onsen and click the search icon.

Look at our information pages to help you make a decision of where in Japan to visit and how to make the most out of your trip.
The prefectures of Japan (roughly a state or a county) differ in terms of their climate, cuisine, customs etc. and to find out more choose the 'learn about the prefectures' options.
To time your visit take in some of the festivals in Japan look at the 'events & festivals" page.

The climate of Japan is an important factor to consider, if only in deciding what clothes to pack. See our 'climate & weather page'.

Japanese baths and ryokan have a unique etiquette.
To avoid embarrasement and to enjoy these unique featurs of Japan be sure to read the 'Japanese baths' and 'ryokan etiquette' pages.

Because the guest houses we specialise are small, often family run, they do not offer immediate on-line booking.
Often the guest houses will operate by phone and it is not easy to phone a Japanese guest house if you are not fluent in the language.

This is where our system comes into its own.
We handle all the contact with Japan and, thought this means that it takes a little longer to book (a day or two in most cases) you will get to stay at some of the smaller guest houses and get to see the real Japan.

To see how the system works look at the 'step by step guide'.

If you have made a booking through us you can access its details and manage some aspects of it unter 'manage my booking'.

Japan is divided into a number of broad regions - e.g. Hokkaido, Tohoku, etc. and these are shown on the map below.
Below regions come prefectures (similar to counties or states) and these are listed .

To find guest houses in a particular region, click on the relevant coloured rectangle on the map.
To search in a particular prefecture, either click on the prefecture you are interested in on the map, or on the name in the list .